Payton provided 19 points (9-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 11 rebounds and three assists over 25 minutes during Saturday's 104-96 win over the Pelicans.
Payton made the most of his minutes off the bench to record a double-double while also ending as the Warriors' second-best scorer. He's not expected to produce at this rate on a steady basis, though, so this performance may have been just an outlier for Payton. This was the first time he recorded double-digit points and/or rebounds in a game this season, and it was also just the second time he logged more than 20 minutes in a single contest.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Available Saturday
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Payton (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
Payton sprained his ankle in Wednesday's loss to the Rockets, though he'll return to action Saturday. Over his last five appearances (one start), the veteran swingman has averaged 5.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 14.4 minutes per contest. However, he could see a dip in minutes with Jonathan Kuminga (knee) back in action.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Probable to play Saturday
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Payton (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
Payton exited Wednesday's game against the Rockets due to a sprained left ankle, but the probable tag suggests the guard should be able to suit up Saturday. Payton doesn't carry a lot of fantasy upside outside of the deep leagues, averaging 3.1 points and 2.8 boards across 11.1 minutes per game in 19 contests (one start) this season.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Won't return Wednesday
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Payton will not return to Wednesday's game against the Rockets due to a sprained left ankle, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Payton lasted only five minutes before rolling his ankle, so he'll end his evening with one rebound, one assist and one turnover. For now, Payton should be considered questionable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Headed to bench
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Payton will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Payton received a spot-start for Monday's game against the Jazz in a matchup-based decision, but he'll return to his usual role with the reserves Wednesday evening. Payton is averaging 3.3 points and 1.6 assists per game this season.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Grabs six boards in win
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Payton logged four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 15 minutes during Wednesday's 125-120 win over the Spurs.
Payton has yet to play for more than 15 minutes in a game this season but has rebounded the ball well, recording his third game with at least six boards. Since he is buried on the depth chart behind Buddy Hield, Brandin Podziemski and Will Richard, Payton is not likely to receive consistent playing time.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Another underwhelming performance
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Payton closed Wednesday's 121-116 loss to Sacramento with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one steal in 11 minutes.
Payton's disappointing season continued Wednesday, playing double-digit minutes for just the fourth time. To this point, he has scored a total of 19 points in eight appearances, well below what fantasy managers might want.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Returning to Golden State
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Payton agreed to a deal to return to the Warriors on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Payton will return to Golden State after averaging 6.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 15.0 minutes per game across 62 regular-season appearances, including 11 starts, during the 2024-25 campaign. Payton figures to remain an important rotational piece for the Warriors, offering strong perimeter defense.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Barely plays in elimination game
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Payton provided one steal in six minutes during Wednesday's 121-110 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Payton was used sparingly in the postseason, playing an average of 16.4 minutes across 11 games. The regular season was a similar story, as Payton made 62 appearances with averages of 6.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 three-pointers on 57.4 percent shooting in 15.0 minutes per contest. The 32-year-old veteran is likely to have a decent market once he hits free agency this offseason for his perimeter defense.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Goes scoreless in Game 5 loss
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Payton ended with one steal over six minutes during Wednesday's 121-110 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Payton barely touched the floor, playing fewer than seven minutes for just the fourth time all season. Despite his continued defensive presence, Payton's shortcomings on the offensive end limit what he can do on the basketball court. He scored double digits only once during the playoffs, while tallying just 13 total points during the most recent series against the Timberwolves. With an aging lineup, the offseason is going to be an interesting one for Golden State, particularly around what direction it takes moving forward.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Good to go Tuesday
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Payton (illness) is available for Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Timberwolves, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.
Payton will return to game action after missing the club's first-round Game 7 win over the Rockets on Sunday due to the illness. The 32-year-old swingman averaged 6.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.8 steals across 15.8 minutes per game in six first-round appearances (one start).
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Questionable for Tuesday
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Payton (illness) is questionable for Game 1 of the Western Conference second-round series against the Timberwolves on Tuesday, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Payton is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest after sitting out the club's first-round Game 7 win over the Rockets on Sunday due to an illness. If the veteran swingman is unable to suit up against Minnesota, Buddy Hield and Brandin Podziemski are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Ruled out for Game 7
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Payton (illness) has been ruled out for Game 7 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Rockets on Sunday.
After starting in Game 6, Payton won't be on the floor Sunday due to an illness. With the defensive-minded guard set to watch from the bench, Golden State will likely pivot to Buddy Hield, Moses Moody and Pat Spencer to pick up the slack in the backcourt.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Questionable to play in Game 7
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Payton (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 7 against the Rockets.
Payton was a late addition to the injury report due to the illness. If the veteran guard is sidelined for Sunday's win-or-go-home matchup, Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody will likely see an uptick in playing time. Payton has averaged 6.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.8 steals across 15.8 minutes per game in six outings (one start) during the first round.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Available to play Saturday
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Payton (shoulder) is available to play in Game 3 against the Rockets on Saturday, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Payton was questionable due to a shoulder injury, but the veteran guard will suit up and should be available to log his regular minutes off the bench. Payton has been limited to 16 and 12 minutes off the bench in the first two games of this first-round series.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Green light to play Friday
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Payton (knee) is available for Friday's game against Portland.
Payton missed the Warriors' last two games due to right knee inflammation, but he's been cleared to return Friday. He has averaged 10.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.3 steals over 19.4 minutes per game since the beginning of March.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Questionable for Friday
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Payton (knee) has been listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Payton is in danger of missing a third straight game due to a right knee issue. The Warriors will likely lean on Buddy Hield, Moses Moody and Gui Santos in the backcourt if Payton is ultimately ruled out.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Questionable vs. San Antonio
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Payton (knee) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Payton is in danger of missing a second straight game due to a right knee issue. If the veteran guard cannot play against San Antonio, Golden State will likely turn to Gui Santos, Buddy Hield and Moses Moody to help shoulder the load in the backcourt.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Another solid showing off bench
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Payton logged 16 points (7-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt), five rebounds, three steals and two rebounds in 20 minutes during Sunday's 106-96 loss to the Rockets.
The veteran guard flashed his usually active hands on the defensive end. He didn't just contribute defensively though, as Payton also poured in 16 points and grabbed three offensive boards to go with his pair of defensive rebounds. Fantasy managers shouldn't get too used to seeing any consistent scoring output from Payton going forward though, as the outing marked his third-highest scoring total of the season.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Will face Denver on Friday
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Payton (thumb) is available for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Payton will return from a four-game absence Friday due to the partial tear of a ligament in his left thumb. The veteran swingman has averaged 9.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.2 assists across 21.0 minutes per contest in his last five appearances.
